Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14
4 months, 1 week ago

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14

The Hindu  

On August 14, Namma Metro set a new record with 9,17,365 passengers using its services, as reported by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station also experienced significant footfalls, with 1,72,000 passengers passing through on August 14. Recent videos circulating on social media reveal not only the severe congestion, but also the rising frustration among passengers, with some reports of verbal disputes as passengers struggle to find space. These include implementing short-loop services during peak hours to distribute the passenger load more evenly, and ensuring that train intervals are kept at three minutes, or less, to manage the high volume of commuters effectively.

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Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bowing to public pressure, the Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara was opened on November 7 without a formal inauguration. However, over three weeks down the line, there does not seem to be much enthusiasm to use this segment as average daily ridership figures reveal only one-fourth of the patronage Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had estimated. The …

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth

News 18  

Namma Metro celebrates 13 years of operation with high ridership. The metro network has grown to become the second largest in India, with 73.81 km and 66 stops. Despite initial skepticism, the metro has seen a steady rise in ridership, with 9,17,365 daily passengers on August 14. The metro is also set to raise fares due to increasing ridership.

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro celebrates 14 years with high expectations. The city's second-largest Metro network, with 73.81 kilometres and 66 stations, has seen a surge in ridership in recent months. The lack of breathing space inside trains is a constant complaint, but the launch of new lines is expected to alleviate this issue. The increase in ridership has emboldened BMRCL to …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which is responsible for the Namma Meyro in Bengaluru, has confirmed that the Green Line will soon see an extension between Nagasandra and Madavara, following approval from the Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The newly approved section adds 3.7 kilometres to the Green Line, but the project faced significant delays, including a …

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh

The Hindu  

: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a new record with a peak ridership of 8.26 lakh passengers on August 6, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, August 7, BMRCL said, “Surpassing previous ridership records, Bengaluru Metro achieved its highest footfall of 8.26 lakhs on August 6. “The achievement of 8.26 lakh passengers reflects the public’s …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers

Hindustan Times  

The Namma Metro in Bengaluru broke yet another ridership record by reaching an all-time high of 8.26 lakh passengers on Tuesday, August 6, as reported by officials on Wednesday. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a benchmark in June with an average daily ridership of 7,45,659, generating ₹ 58.23 crore in revenue. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Bengaluru Metro set a new record on …

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months

The Hindu  

The first set of prototype six coach metro trains, which arrived at Hebbagodi metro depot from China on February 14, is now undergoing multiple tests, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.. “Being a new rolling stock, multiple tests need to be conducted. This train is equipped with state-of-the art technology such as Unattended Train Operations, Enhanced Supervision Capability …

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions
10 months ago

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions

Hindustan Times  

After frequent disruptions in Bengaluru’s Namma Metro services, BJP’s Tejasvi Surya advised the BMRCL to conduct a deeper introspection to avoid inconvenience to the commuters. Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Namma Metro amid disruptions In an X post, Tejasvi wrote, “I understand BMRCL has cited technical snags as the reason. It calls for deeper introspection from BMRCL management, and …

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line sees disruption due to ‘technical snag’
10 months ago

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line sees disruption due to ‘technical snag’

Hindustan Times  

The Namma Metro's Purple line in Bengaluru on Tuesday experienced a disruption between the Baiyappanahalli and the Garudacharpalya stations due to a “technical snag”, resulting in huge crowds. A part of the Namma Metro's Purple line saw disruption in train service on Tuesday morning due to a "technical snag". “Trains in purple line is running at slow speed between Baiyappanahalli …

Namo Bharat's daily ridership at around 3000 in first three months, data shows
10 months ago

Namo Bharat's daily ridership at around 3000 in first three months, data shows

Hindustan Times  

The Namo Bharat rapid trains, flagged off by prime minister Narendra Modi on October 20 last year, have seen an average daily ridership of around 3000 since being opened for public use on October 21, according to a report in the Indian Express. A section of the Delhi-Meerut corridor of RRTS was inaugurated on October 20, 2023, by Prime Minister …

Platform railings come up at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange metro station
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Platform railings come up at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange metro station

The Hindu  

Following the recent incidents of people getting onto the electrified tracks at Namma Metro stations, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Thursday, February 1, installed platform safety railings at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange station as part of a pilot project. Speaking to The Hindu, A.S. Shankar, Executive Director at BMRCL, said, “Due to the substantial daily footfall at the Majestic …

Technical snag hits Namma Metro services between MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli stations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Technical snag hits Namma Metro services between MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli stations

The Hindu  

Namma Metro services on the Purple Line were disrupted for around two hours on January 27 leading to outrage among commuters. The services were not available between the MG Road and Baiyyappanahalli metro stations due to a technical snag, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited officials said. While there was an official announcement about the Green Line metro services not …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro clocked more than 100 crore foot falls from 2012 when it was first launched, said Bengaluru Metro Transport Corporation in an announcement. Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception The first metro line in Bengaluru was launched in the year 2012 and was between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road. This is said to …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro recorded two crore footfalls in December 2023, announced the metro department. Bengaluru's Namma Metro records two crore footfalls in December 2023. The Namma Metro’s ridership went up after the launch of the Purple Line, connecting busy east Bengaluru to central and south Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally dedicated the full operations of Bengaluru metro’s Purple Line …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: A leap in connectivity, but challenges remain
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro: A leap in connectivity, but challenges remain

The Hindu  

: Namratha Upadhya started her career as a business analyst at a private IT firm near Trinity Circle in 2011. On the 12th anniversary of Namma Metro last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the entire 43.49 km stretch of the Purple Line from Challaghatta in the west to Whitefield in the east. As the city expands, we require vital …

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?
1 year, 1 month ago

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The Hindu  

The story so far After years of waiting, the complete Bengaluru Metro Purple line linking the city’s eastern and western parts has officially commenced its operations recently. This development has significantly boosted the Bengaluru metro’s ridership and has also contributed to a noticeable decrease in traffic congestion, particularly along the city’s Old Madras Road, according to traffic police. “Despite the …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro completes 12 years of transit: A journey through slow milestones and challenges
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro completes 12 years of transit: A journey through slow milestones and challenges

The Hindu  

On Friday, Namma metro completes its 12th anniversary since the inauguration of its first operational stretch in 2011, Reach 1, connecting M.G. The operation of Namma Metro, which had been conceptualised nearly two decades prior to its launch, marked a pivotal step forward in Bengaluru’s transportation infrastructure. Delays and missed deadlines However, South India’s first metro rail faced numerous challenges, …

Why Purple Line trains in Bengaluru are overcrowded
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Purple Line trains in Bengaluru are overcrowded

The Hindu  

It’s been a week that Namma Metro’s Purple Line commenced operations connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited should increase frequency of trains or increase the number of coaches.” Frequency of trains on Purple Line Metro train service frequency on the Whitefield – Pattandur Agrahara section is 10 minutes, and on the Pattandur Agrahara …

Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Without any formal inauguration and celebration, the long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro corridor quietly commenced operations on Monday at 5 a.m., seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. BMRCL should adhere to deadlines and expedite the completion of all metro stretches, especially the yellow line, as it would benefit many people and alleviate traffic congestion,” said Prashanth Varma, a …

After 5 years of delay, Namma Metro till BIEC likely to be operational by August
1 year, 5 months ago

After 5 years of delay, Namma Metro till BIEC likely to be operational by August

The Hindu  

After five years, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is finally likely to open the much-awaited Nagasandra to Madavara line on Tumakuru Road by August. The work on three kilometres on the fully elevated Green Line’s northern extension from Nagasandra, which began in 2017 and missed several deadlines set by the BMRCL, has now taken over five years to complete. …

Bengaluru has among 5.9 lakh Namma Metro passengers, but only 100 use National Common Mobility Card to travel
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru has among 5.9 lakh Namma Metro passengers, but only 100 use National Common Mobility Card to travel

The Hindu  

It has been 15 days since Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited started issuing the National Common Mobility Card, but the response remains lukewarm so far. It is said that a majority of the metro passengers have been using Namma Metro smart cards and they are likely to shift to the NCMC only after the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation also starts …

Bengaluru Namma Metro Purple line to cater to 1.5 lakh people a day, residents excited
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro Purple line to cater to 1.5 lakh people a day, residents excited

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13.71 km stretch of the Bengaluru Metro Phase II project on March 26 and Bengaluru residents are excited about this new development. pic.twitter.com/OeHqVK5mnb — BJP March 25, 2023 PURPLE LINE FACILITIES Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka, is expecting this new line to …

Whitefield metro line: Ahead of inauguration, names of six stations changed
1 year, 9 months ago

Whitefield metro line: Ahead of inauguration, names of six stations changed

The Hindu  

Ahead of the inauguration of the K.R. Puram to Whitefield Namma Metro line, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has decided to modify the names of six out of the 12 stations that will be thrown open to the public on March 26. Krishnarajapura is an inter-change station; it will help people travel towards Whitefield and Baiyappanahalli once the entire Baiyappanahalli …

Bengaluru’s elevated Namma Metro line low on safety standards
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengaluru’s elevated Namma Metro line low on safety standards

The Hindu  

Absence of pedestrian paths, garbage dumped near work sites, difficulty in accessing skywalks, poorly maintained streets, absence of signage — these are just some of the inconveniences that road users near Namma Metro work sites are putting up with. The recent accident near HBR Layout in East Bengaluru, when a reinforcement structure collapsed on a moving bike killing a mother …

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report
2 years ago

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to get three new stretches of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Namma Metro in 2023, connecting several areas of the city and making commute easier. Bengaluru needs multiple options of public transport, not just a metro rail,” another user, Rohith Nambisan, said. BJP MP for Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, shared the proposed redesign for Bengaluru …

Bengaluru will have operational Namma Metro network of 175 km by June 2025, says BMRCL MD
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru will have operational Namma Metro network of 175 km by June 2025, says BMRCL MD

The Hindu  

Bengaluru city, which has an operational 55 km of metro lines, will have a network stretching 175km by June 2025. Addressing a session on ‘future mobility’ at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022, BMRCL Managing Director Anjum Parwez said that work on Phase 2 and Phase 2A & B is under way at full swing. Under Phase 2A & B, the …

Bengaluru metro: Much-awaited trial run on Whitefield section begins
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru metro: Much-awaited trial run on Whitefield section begins

The Hindu  

The eagerly anticipated trial run on the Baiyyappanahalli-Whitefield stretch of the Purple Line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru was carried out by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited on Friday, October 21. According to BMRCL, the trial run was carried out on the 3.5-km stretch between Whitefield depot unloading line and Pantandur Agrahara. The BMRCL began work on this stretch, …

Increased ridership helps Namma Metro achieve operational profit for the first time after pandemic
2 years, 2 months ago

Increased ridership helps Namma Metro achieve operational profit for the first time after pandemic

The Hindu  

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which suffered severe financial losses after the outbreak of the pandemic, has started making operational profit. Anjum Parwez, MD, BMRCL, told The Hindu that increased patronage has helped to achieve operational profit of ₹2 crore to ₹2.25 crore per month. Our fare box revenue ranges between ₹1 crore and ₹1.13 crore per day, whereas the …

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report

Hindustan Times  

Commuters frequenting the Namma Metro in Bengaluru are no longer need to stand in long queues to buy tokens or top-up their smartcards. The Bengaluru Rail Corporation Limited is rolling out a new feature through which passengers can buy QR-based tickets online through the Namma Metro application. READ | Bengaluru: Face recognition tech to replace smart cards at Namma Metro …

Bengaluru will have two more road-cum-metro flyovers under phase III of Namma Metro
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru will have two more road-cum-metro flyovers under phase III of Namma Metro

The Hindu  

The city will soon have two more road-cum-metro flyovers. In the proposed Phase III of the Namma Metro line from J.P. Nagar 4th phase to Kempapura, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited will construct these road-cum-metro flyovers from Kanakapura Road junction and Sarakki junction over a 1.366 km and another between Kamakya – Ittamadu – Hoskerehalli junction over 1.563 km. …

No immediate plans to increase frequency of metro trains, says BMRCL MD
2 years, 5 months ago

No immediate plans to increase frequency of metro trains, says BMRCL MD

The Hindu  

At a time when the metro ridership has hit its peak post the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a demand by riders to introduce more services during peak hours. However, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited officials maintain that the existing frequency of services are sufficient and there are no plans to increase the frequency of trains. In January, the ridership …

Over 2 years into Covid, Bengaluru Metro saw highest footfall, revenue in June
2 years, 5 months ago

Over 2 years into Covid, Bengaluru Metro saw highest footfall, revenue in June

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the pandemic began, the Bengaluru metro - for the first time - touched the milestone of 5 lakh-footfall-mark in June. Namma Metro touches 5 lakh footfall on a single day, first time ever since the pandemic began. On June 4, 5,07,450 people had boarded the Namma Metro, which is said to be the highest figure after March 2020, …

Opening of Whitefield line likely to benefit 3 lakh Bengaluru commuters
2 years, 5 months ago

Opening of Whitefield line likely to benefit 3 lakh Bengaluru commuters

The Hindu  

Once the Baiyappanahalli–Whitefield line opens for commercial operations, Namma Metro services of Bengaluru will receive an additional ridership of 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh, it is estimated. Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., told The Hindu that patronage for the services will significantly rise once the Whitefield line becomes operational as the line will benefit thousands of …

Namma Metro ridership crosses 4.6 lakh mark
2 years, 6 months ago

Namma Metro ridership crosses 4.6 lakh mark

The Hindu  

After suffering reduced ridership and revenue in the last two years of the pandemic, Namma Metro ridership touched the 4.62 lakh mark recently. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is hoping that in two months’ time, the daily ridership would cross 5 lakh mark. Travelling in the metro has helped to save a considerable amount of money compared to taxis.” …

‘Let down…': Namma Metro’s ‘maintenance work’ on Saturday angers commuters
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Let down…': Namma Metro’s ‘maintenance work’ on Saturday angers commuters

Hindustan Times  

Representational Image A catatonic Namma Metro earned the wrath of Bengalureans on Saturday as services between MG Road and Byappanahalli was stopped for ‘maintenance work’. Before stopping services, BMRCL should have coordinated with BMTC and traffic police and organised regular buses to ferry passengers to Byappanahalli. The press released had said: “To facilitate this work, there will be curtailment of …

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line to be affected on Saturday night
2 years, 8 months ago

Bengaluru Metro's Purple line to be affected on Saturday night

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Metro, which runs from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., will not be in service in some areas on Saturday night, according to BMRCL. Reportedly, BMRCL, which is the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, is undertaking civil maintenance works on the purple line between the Indiranagar and Swami Vivekananda Metro stations after 9:30 p.m. on March 26, Saturday. Namma …

Namma Metro stretches Purple Line to Kengeri, students thrilled
3 years, 3 months ago

Namma Metro stretches Purple Line to Kengeri, students thrilled

The Hindu  

A day after inaugurating the Purple Line extension up to Kengeri, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited started commercial operations on the 7.5-km stretch on August 30. Once Challaghatta metro station becomes operational, thousands of students studying in various colleges here will be benefited." Prior to opening the extended stretch, BMRCL had estimated that project will benefit 75,000 people from several …

Bangalore Metro's extended Purple Line inaugurated, to be functional from August 30
3 years, 3 months ago

Bangalore Metro's extended Purple Line inaugurated, to be functional from August 30

India TV News  

The extended Purple Line of Bangalore Metro on Mysuru Road was inaugurated on Sunday, by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai here. The 7.53-km long stretched line under Phase II of Namma Metro project has six stations-Nayanadahalli, R R Nagar, Jnanabharathi, Pattangere, Kengeri Bus Terminal and Kengeri. Bangalore Metro Rail …

Namma Metro adds 6 stations to Purple Line
3 years, 3 months ago

Namma Metro adds 6 stations to Purple Line

The Hindu  

After waiting for years, commuters will finally be able to travel on Namma Metro’s extended Purple Line from Mysuru Road to Kengeri when it commences operations on August 30 morning. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the extended line on August 29 and flagged off a train at Nayandahalli Metro …

Safety inspection of extended Purple Line on August 11 and 12
3 years, 4 months ago

Safety inspection of extended Purple Line on August 11 and 12

The Hindu  

After a long wait, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. have finally been intimated of the dates for the safety inspection of the extended Purple Line from Mysuru Road station to Kengeri. The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety, Southern Circle, is scheduled to inspect the line on August 11 and 12. Early this year, BMRCL had terminated the contract of …

‘Extended Purple Line will begin operations in August’
3 years, 4 months ago

‘Extended Purple Line will begin operations in August’

The Hindu  

Will commercial operations on the extended Purple Line of Namma Metro on Mysuru Road, which was initially slated for a 2020 opening, finally begin in August? Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. managing director Anjum Parwez has expressed confidence that the line will be opened for commercial operations by next month. Officials are waiting for a date for safety inspections to …

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